81, a native of Wilkes-Barre, PA, died at home March 30, in Fremont, CA, following a lengthy illness. Daughter of Frederick Green and Thelma Neiger Johnson, granddaughter of the late Ella Spurber and Will Neiger and the late Frederick Charles and Georgia Post Johnson, owners of the former Wilkes-Barre Record, Eleanor attended Elmer L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, graduated from St. Mary’s School, Peekskill, NY, and attended Beaver College, Jenkintown, PA. Eleanor was employed by the Florida East Coast Railway, the Pennsylvania Railroad and was also an interior decorator for model homes in California.

Eleanor married the late James Sterling Bumaford and moved first to New Jersey then to California in 1955 and was preceded in death by her husband, sisters Marjory and Gail, brother Frederick and half-sister Kathleen. Survivors include her sons Geoffrey, Oakland, CA, John, Middletown, CA, daughter Lindsey Bumaford Hernandez, Fremont, CA; grandchildren Joshua and Matthew Bumaford, and Lindsey Elena, Paul and Daniel Hernandez; a sister, Georgia Besecker, Jensen Beach, FL, and Dallas, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Beyond her family her primary interests were in classical music, creative needlework and art.

The family especially wants to thank Kaiser Permanente and Charlene with the Hayward Hospice Program for their outstanding and compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kaiser Hospice Program, 30144 Eigenbrodt Way, Union City, CA 94587. Please specify that the donation is sent in memory of Eleanor Johnson Bumaford.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29th at Trinity Lutheran Church, Alameda, CA at 10:00 a.m. The address is 1323 Central Avenue at Morton. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY

San Leandro (510) 483-0123

www.santos-robinson.com

WYNNE BATES FACER

Loves Family, Church, Travel

Died April 2, 2006, at her home in Livermore, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Facer was born Aug. 23, 1929 in Lakeside, Arizona. She spent most of her early life in Phoenix, Arizona, a short time in Utah, several years in Berkeley, California and the last 41 years in Livermore. She attended Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was very involved in the Church’s auxiliary organizations in leadership, teaching and musical areas. She loved teaching and working with young children. She also served as a missionary for her church for two years in Mexico.

Much of her life was centered around music. She participated in community musicals, directed women’s choruses, sang in choirs and performed solos and loved classical music.

She loved her family, her home, traveling, reading, helping others, and had a real zest for life, seldom letting grass grow under her feet. She was also a professional color consultant and had her own cosmetic company for about 20 years.

Mrs. Facer is survived by her husband, Robert Facer; daughters Debbi Williams of Fairfield, California, and Sandy Plymale of Jackson, Ohio, son Steven Facer of San Antonio, Texas; brother Dean Bates of Tracy, California; sisters Blanche McAllister of West Jordan, Utah, Florence Polka of Chandler, Arizona and twin Dixie Wood of Livermore; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2006, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest Avenue, Livermore. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service in the Relief Society room of the church.

Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area at 2055 W. El Camino Real, Suite C, Mountain View, California, 94040, in memory of Wynne Facer. Callaghan Mortuary

Livermore Crematory

Member of the International Order

of the Golden Rule

(925) 447-2942

BRADY R. FERGUSON

A resident of Castro Valley passed away on March 31, 2006 at the age of 31.

Brady was very involved in the deaf community, he was fluent in sign language. He enjoyed playing the violin and was past Concert Master for the Oakland Youth Symphony.

Brady was preceded in death by his mother Adele Ferguson. He is survived by his father, Richard Ferguson and step mother Debra Ferguson, his sister Jenner Kealey and her children Steven and Hope Kealey. He also leaves his girlfriend Kim Jordan, close friend Rachel McHenry and her daughter Mallory.

Friends and family are invited to attend a service celebrating Brady’s life on Thursday April 6, 2006 beginning at 7:00 PM at Redwood Chapel 19300 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley. Visitation will be on Wednesday April 5, from 2pm to 8:30 pm at SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY 160 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro. Burial will be private. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY

SAN LEANDRO (510) 483-0123

PATSY LEE RODRIGUEZ

Passed away on March 31, 2006 in Fremont at the age of 77. Born in Missouri and lived in Fremont for many years. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years Louie Rodriguez of Fremont. Her cherished children Michael (Diana) Rodriguez, Mitchell Rodriguez, Patricia (Debbie) Rodriguez and Robert (Kathy) Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Shannon (Randy), Robbie and Chelsea. And great grandchildren Tommy and Jayden. Patsy enjoyed spending time with her family, loved camping and going on cruises and shopping. Funeral services will be on Friday, April 7 at 11:30am at Reflection Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, 32992 Mission Blvd. Burial will follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park. Chapel of the Chimes

(510) 471-3363

“Service of Marked Distinction”

www.chapelofthechimes.com

LORETTA E. KEADY ROMANI

Who lived in San Leandro for 56 years, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at age 79. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Romani came to California when she married her life love, Joseph Romani, who preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Romani was an active member of Assumption Parish and served as first Mother’s Guild president, and as a lector, and Eucharistic minister. She loved playing Bridge and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her children Joseph and his wife Elisabeth of Visalia, Ca., Patrick, Gretchen, and Gregory of San Leandro, and by her grandchildren Kevin and Rachel Romani and Federica and Filippo Talucci, by her sister Rita Keady of St. Louis, by her brothers Edward and John, also of St. Louis, and by her brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Ellen Keady of Minneapolis, Minn.

Mrs. Romani was preceded in death by her two sisters Margaret Mary Gundrum of Cincinnati and Patricia Bacon of St. Louis. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and godchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be held at Guerrero Mortuary, 407 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro on Monday, April 3 from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday, April 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Assumption Church in San Leandro before the Vigil Service which will begin at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass will also be said at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at Assumption Church, 1100 Fulton Ave., San Leandro. in observance of Lent, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030 or to St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, 9235 San Leandro St., Oakland, CA. 94603. Burial following at Holy Sepulchre cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA. GUERRERO MORTUARY

(510) 483-5300

OUR ANGEL

JANAE LYNN ELIZABETH

KAWAIKAULANA THOMAS

On March 30, 2006, Janae peacefully entered into our Heavenly Father’s arms. She was born on November 29, 2003 and spent everyday as an angel in our presence. The fullness of her life, love and joy, not measured in time but measured by all those touched by her life and her incredible, irresistible smile! Her spirit so sweet, loving, and true will be missed and treasured by all who were blessed to know her.

Her life was touched by her parents, Justin and Danielle Thomas; her sister, Raeanna; and her brother, Jaren. She is loved by Great-Grandparents, Tutu, Papa, Nana, her Godparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and many family and friends.

All graced by the joy of her life are invited to CHAPEL OF THE CHIMES, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA for visitation on Thursday, April 6th at 5:30 pm-8:30 pm and Funeral Services on Friday April 7 at 9:30 am Chapel of the Chimes

(510) 471-3363

“Service of Marked Distinction”

www.chapelofthechimes.com

ROCHELLE WARREN

Passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 in Oakland, CA. A Homegoing Celebration will be held Wednesday, April 5, 2006 @ 11:00am at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 6901 Rudsdale Street, Oakland, CA – Public viewing will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006 @ Fouche’s Hudson Funeral Home – 11 – 5:30pm followed by a Quiet Hour to be held from 6-7pm at the “Chapel of Peace” also. Interment Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond, CA.

Mrs. Warren will be dearly missed by those she loved and those who loved her.

Your goodness and all the wonderful things you were to us will be in our hearts

and memories forever.

We love and miss you so much.

Your husband Ed and your children:

Gary, John, Dorothy and Eric

Your grandchildren: Bobby, Jimmy,

Johnny, Denise, Jerry, Matthew, Kristyn, Margaret and Sarah

MRS. EDNA Y. WARE-WILLIAMS

“LITTLE ONE”

ILWU LOCAL 10

December 18, 1962 – April 4, 2003

As we come together on this day we once again Thank God for the opportunity to have entertained one of His Angels. 3yrs have passed and we still cry silent tears as we say a prayer today in your honor.

Tee Tee, I’ll never forget what you told me, never forget the time we shared, never forget what you showed me, but most of all I’ll never forget the love you gave me unconditionally so on this day, I thank you for being you, My Tee Tee, Love your niece, Julia & nephew-godson, Jaheim & Jamel.

“Little One” sister, our paths often seemed confused, yet you gave me courage, life, urged me on… even made me laugh. So I smile as I think of you my friend, my sister of the heart and I thank you so much for always. Love”Poppa Bear” Jimmy & “Momma Bear” Imelda & Jerrell.

“Little One” Keep smiling and looking down on me and my family. I know that you loved me as much as I do you, I shall always keep your laughter in my mind. Love your sis Deborah, Greg and your god-daughters Denise & Nicole.

Sissy, I know God is always beside you, and when you smile our days seems a little brighter and all our sadness so much lighter just knowing that as our Guardian Angel you are watching over your three wonderful children as well as over us. And nothing on earth can make our lifes more worthwhile then remembering the sunshine of your beautiful smile. We love you much forever and a day until we meet again, Your God-Sisters, Kathey & Wanda, Aunt Edna Salter Your Loving Children Darrell Holmes Jr., Keenen and Kenisha Williams, The Holmes Family, The Williams Family, Nanette “Big Sis” Bates and Family The Bluiett Family, Ree-Ree and Family, Aunt Lou and Family Your Loving Family and a Host of Friends, Little Boy Productions.